LOHNES (Clarkin) – Elizabeth Ruth, “Betty”, 85, of Liverpool, NS, passed away March 25, 2016 at Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Cleveland) Hollands.
Betty worked at the former Stedman’s Store and the Dominion Store in Liverpool and was a personal care worker at Queens General Hospital and Queens Manor. She was a member of the Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Liverpool Lions Club and a life member of the Nova Scotia Association of Health Auxiliaries. She volunteered her time selling tickets for the Hospital Hustle and working in the gift shop at Queens General Hospital.
Betty is survived by her daughter Jo-Ann (Rick) Baker of Port Medway, sister Shirley Kempton, Ryan’s Hall, Bridgewater, daughter in law Yvonne Clarkin of Brooklyn, granddaughters Maria (Rodney) Winchester of Brooklyn, Julie (Kevin) Brady of Milton, Kelly Baker of Fredericton, NB, great grandson Jacob Jesso and great granddaughter Brooklyn Brady.
She was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Clarkin, her second husband Eugene Lohnes and her son Paul Clarkin.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service by request. A family graveside service will beheld at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary or Queens Manor, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Queens Manor for the kindness and compassion shown Betty while she was a resident there.
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Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Betty. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Brenda Huskins
Sorry for your time of loss regarding Betty. I knew her from the manor, Sympathy to all
Debi and Merle Smiley
I was so sorry to read this. We were just talking about her last weekend. Now I am so glad we had that chat.
Laurie and Janet Clattenburg
Very sorry to hear of your loss Joanne
Laurie and Janet
Helen Fox & Dorothy Lewis
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Robert & Sally Fader
To Betty’s family:
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
judy quinn
I knew Betty at the hospital Rest in peace
Rose
To Jo-Anne and the rest of the family ….deepest condolences on the passing of your mom…cherish your memories and may she R.I.P.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
We were next door neighbors for several years. Betty was a great worker and a good friend.
Thinking of you Joanne and family, keeping you in our prayers.
Linda Trainor
To Betty’s family,
I met Betty through Robert, & the Lions Club, when they’d invite the Lioness ladies to their Special Functions. I will remember for her acceptance & kindness. Cherish the good memories of this special lady. Take Care & GOD Bless each & everyone.
Linda & Robert Trainor
Joe & Sandi Simpson
Jo-Ann, sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
Donna Sampson-Dowling
Dear Jo Anne I am so sorry for your loss,Betty and I go way back,I have a lot of great memories of her when she worked at the manor.She is at rest now.Take care Donna,ps I will miss our chats 🙁
Peggy Payzant
Dear Joanne,
Francis & I Are Sorry To Hear Of Your Mom’s Passing. Your Mom & My Mom Worked A Good Many Years Together
In The Old Stedman’s Store And Were Good Friends. They will now be Reunited Again. May She Now Rest In Peace . Cherish Your Memories Of Your Mom And Keep Them Close To Your Heart. May God Be With You At This Most Difficult Time In Your Life.
Sincerely,
Peggy & Francis Payzant !!!!!
Margo Hanley
To all of Betty’s family – I am sorry to hear of your loss. She was a kind and tender lady and will be missed by those that knew her. God Bless
Susan Levy
I was so sorry to read this. We worked at the Manor together and that is when we became friends. Every time I saw her at the Legion or at the Christmas teas I would hug her and call her Elizabeth and she would always giggle and say “oh go way with you”. She was a good person and will surely be missed by her family and all who knew her. *When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know.” sincere condolences to the family
Claire
Joanne, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Carol & Terry Whynott
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing.Sympathy to all
Susan OIckle
so sorry to hear about your mom Jo-Ann
Cookie Trainor
Maria & Yvonne.
So sorry to hear about Betty. I have known her all my life and she was a special lady. She worked with my Mom in the church on the alter and cleaning the church. She also worked hard for the Ladies Auxiliary of the church. She is now in a better place and just cherish the good memories.
Cookie
Jack and nettie wilson
Jo-Ann Sorry to hear about your mom our prayers are with you all .
Teresa Smiley
So sorry for your loss. May your fond memories of Betty get you through the difficult days ahead!!
Marilyn Whynot
To Betty’s family just a note to let you know that my thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time RIP Betty
Sandy Cross ( Roxie Levy's Daughter)
To Betty’s Family, my condolence on the passing of Betty. She always had a kind word for everyone and was a great friend of my mom. I use to have a lot of laughs with all the gang as I called them. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Hollis Bowers
TO Betty,s family sorry to hear about YOUR MOM I met Betty at the QUEENS General Hosptial she was a wonderful lady my thoughts and prayers at this sad time of your life
Gwen Wagner
Jo-Ann I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
Viv Croft (Whynot)
So sorry for your loss. Met Betty back a few yrs ago at my daughters wedding shower she was a hoot.
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. I always enjoyed my chats with Betty at the hospital gift shop.
Patti and Reid Emenau
Joanne and family,
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. Keep your memories close to your hearts.
Patti and Reid Emenau
Christine Mac Pherson
Thinking of everyone during this difficult time. I always enjoyed having a chat with Betty at the manor.
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
So sorry for your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Cindy&Theodore hanley
To Yvonne, Julie, Maria and families. So sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathryn Kirby (Richards)
So sorry to hear this news, Jo-Ann. I remember Betty well from our younger years in the “pre-fabs.” Her laughter and way of teasing my Dad, Claire Richards, will live on in my memories. Keep the memories of good times shared as a family close to hand. Deepest condolences. Kathryn and Fred Kirby
Patti (Raymond) Hatt
Jo-Ann and family, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was a great person and a wonderful neighbor to my Mom when she lived next door on School Street. Cherish your memories.
Sterling Belliveau
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Elizabeth Lohnes. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
With sincere sympathy
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Jim and Liz Fraelic
We are sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Michelle Fish ( Gail and Everett Butler's daughter )
Joanne and family,
Betty has been coming to my parents home since I was a small child. She took part in every milestone of my life I am sure. She was always so kind and generous to me, my siblings and my children. We had many laughs over the years especially while drinking wine coolers by the pool! lol She will be dearly missed by everyone in our family.
Thinking of you and Take Care
Michelle
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom.
Donna and Mike West
Joanne and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She had a great sense of humor and always had a smile. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Barbara and Ronnie Burns
Jo-Ann, Rick and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Lynn Rafuse
My condolences to all of Betty’s family.She and my Mom were great friends and for years enjoyed daily outings for tea.Always prepared for glare from the sun her picture is exactly how I will fondly remember Betty.
Lynn
Byron Amirault
Jo-ann,Yvonne,Maria and Julie:
Sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a great lady and I have great memories of her coming over to visit Mom at the house with those flip up sunglasses which always gave me a chuckle. I used to like to tease Betty. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Byron & Janet ( Middle Sackville )
Ruth Anne Zwicker
Jo-Ann, Rick and family,
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Take care.
Cathy de Rome
Joanne,
I always enjoyed my chats with your Mom at the Manor. In years past you could certainly count on her when it was time to sell Hospital Hustle tickets. My sincere condolences to you at this time.
Cathy
Holly and Philip Smith
To the Family
Please accept our condolences on Betty’s passing. She was always so pleasant, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives.
Holly and Philip Smith
Zona Hatt
Joanne and family,
I am saddened to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a friend to many, wearing different hats but always with a smile. A great friend of my Mom’s as well as mine from working with her at the manor. I remember the laughter from the many pranks pulled and the cold ones after a hot shift. The one thing that I respected about Betty was if she had an opinion she shared it whether you agreed with it or not. Memories are a wonderful gift from God, cherish those that you will always carry with you. My deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless
Zona
Pat Cochrane
Very sad to read about Betty. I remember growing up with her and sister Shirley. Their mother always had the best birthday parties for them! Good memories. My condolences to the family.
Paul and Cathleen
Dear Families of Betty Clarkin
Sorry for your loss of Betty. She was a kind person and good to those who she met.She will be missed,especially by her family.Our sincere sympathy Paul and Cathleen
Karen Gehue
Maria and Rodney,
I am so sorry to hear of your Grandmother’s passing. May your memories of her give you strength in your time of mourning. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Kelley & Bernadette Manthorne(Kelley)
Joanne and family, you all knew how mom felt about Betty.May she now R.I.P.